Since the seasonal change to autumn, we are trying to be more conscious about breath. The focus this time of year is on the lung energy and proper breathing helps to cleanse them and bring more energy to the entire body. Pranayama are breathing exercises which are therapeutic to the body and mind. One exercise known as alternate nostril breathing is dramatically helpful in calming the mind and your healing process. Here are the steps to follow to experience pranayama:
1. Using the thumb of your right hand, close off the right nostril and inhale the air through the left nostril while counting OM four times mentally.
2. Retain the air while counting OM eight times. Release the right nostril, close off the left nostril, close off the left with the ring finger of your right hand and exhale through the right nostril while counting eight times.
3. Now, without stopping inhale through the right nostril for eight counts and as you finish your last count, close off the right nostril and exhale through the left nostril. This is one full round.
Alternate in the same pattern. Practice fifteen to twenty rounds daily. See the difference in how you'll feel in just one session!
Best Wishes,
Marti
1. Using the thumb of your right hand, close off the right nostril and inhale the air through the left nostril while counting OM four times mentally.
2. Retain the air while counting OM eight times. Release the right nostril, close off the left nostril, close off the left with the ring finger of your right hand and exhale through the right nostril while counting eight times.
3. Now, without stopping inhale through the right nostril for eight counts and as you finish your last count, close off the right nostril and exhale through the left nostril. This is one full round.
Alternate in the same pattern. Practice fifteen to twenty rounds daily. See the difference in how you'll feel in just one session!
Best Wishes,
Marti
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